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Pittsfield NH News

October 13, 2010

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The Annual 4-H Cookie & Candy Bar Sale is held during the month of October. Several varieties are NOW available for only $3.50 per package.  Candy Bars are $1.00 each. Your support to the 4-H youth in your community is greatly appreciated.  If a 4-H member has not contacted you, please call 4-H leaders Pamela Clattenburg 269-3200, Pauline Wheeler 435-8752 Mark Riel 435-6346 or Corine Miller 435-8497.
 



The Pittsfield Area Community Center for Seniors has two special events coming up.  On Tuesday, October 19th from 9:30 am to 11:00 am, a Massachusetts College of Pharmacy Professor, a student intern, will be providing information about over the counter medications and will answer questions anyone might have.  Then, on Wednesday, October 20th from 10:00 am to noon, Jean Burlund will be teaching a beginners pattern for knitted dish cloths.  If you plan to participate, you should bring #8 needles (standard or circular) and cotton yarn.  If you are new to knitting and need needles, yarn or an introductory knitting lesson prior to the presentation, contact Leslie Vogt, Director of the Center at 435-8482.




Celebrating Birthdays are:  October 13, Nancy Pethic,Rebecca Saliva, Norm Tuttle; October 14, John Topouzoglou, Kris Westerburg; October 16, Margaret Chagnon, Donna Ward.


A Very Happy Birthday To One And All.




Fuel Assistance Community Action Program will be at Pittsfield Community Center October 18th and 25th.  Call for an  appt. 485-7824.



 

Holiday Craft and Bake Sale
Saturday, October 30, 2010
9 am - 2 pm


Loudon Center Freewill Baptist Church, Clough Hill Road, Loudon, NH
Get a jump on your Christmas shopping and pick up some yummy treats too!
Vendor space available.  Call Lorraine at 603-435-6510 to reserve your space.




Harvest Hoe Down
Saturday, October 23rd
6pm - 10pm

Loudon Center Freewill Baptist Church, Clough Hill Road, Loudon, NH
Music, Dancing, Games,
Food & drinks available for a small fee.



Come join The Greater Pittsfield Chamber of Commerce as we enjoy our monthly Business After Hours.  The event will be held at Century 21, Thompson Real Estate Tuesday October 12th from 6pm to 8pm.  This event is located at 1033 Suncook Valley Highway, Epsom NH.  There will be light refreshments served.  A tour will be given to all that participate in this event.  This is a networking opportunity for your business, so remember to bring your business cards.  Everyone is welcome to come.  If you are not a member and are interested in becoming one, this is a great opportunity to learn what The Greater Pittsfield Chamber of Commerce is involved in and how it could benefit your business. Find out more information about this and upcoming events at www.pittsfieldchamber.org.


 

VA Publishes Final Regulation On “Presumptive” Illnesses For Gulf War And Iraq, Afghanistan Veterans


WASHINGTON (September 28, 2010) - Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki today announced the publication of a final regulation in the Federal Register that makes it easier for Veterans to obtain Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care and disability compensation for certain diseases associated with service in Southwest Asia (including Iraq) or Afghanistan. 


“This is part of historic changes in how VA considers Gulf War Veterans’ illnesses,” said Secretary Shinseki. “By setting up scientifically based presumptions of service connection, we give these deserving Veterans a simple way to obtain the medical and compensation benefits they earned in service to our country.”


The final regulation establishes new presumptions of service connection for nine specific infectious diseases associated with military service in Southwest Asia beginning on or after the start of the first Gulf War on Aug. 2, 1990, through the conflict in Iraq and on or after Sept. 19, 2001, in Afghanistan. 


The final regulation reflects a determination of a positive association between service in Southwest Asia or Afghanistan and nine diseases and includes information about the long-term health effects potentially associated with these diseases: Brucellosis, Campylobacter jejuni, Coxiella Burnetii (Q fever), Malaria, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Nontyphoid Salmonella, Shigella, Visceral leishmaniasis and West Nile virus. 


With the final rule, a Veteran will only have to show service in Southwest Asia or Afghanistan and that he or she had one of the nine diseases within a certain time after service and has a current disability as a result of that disease, subject to certain time limits for seven of the diseases.  Most of these diseases would be diagnosed within one year of return from service, through some conditions may manifest at a later time.


For non-presumptive conditions, a Veteran is required to provide medical evidence to establish an actual connection between military service in Southwest Asia or Afghanistan and a specific disease. 


The decision to add these presumptives was made after reviewing the 2006 report of the National Academy of Sciences Institute of Medicine (NASIOM), titled, “Gulf War and Health Volume 5: Infectious Diseases.” 

 
The 2006 report differed from the four prior reports by looking at the long-term health effects of certain diseases determined to be pertinent to Gulf War Veterans.  Secretary Shinseki decided to include Afghanistan Veterans in these presumptions because NAS found that the nine diseases are also prevalent in that country. 


The 1998 Persian Gulf War Veterans Act requires the Secretary to review NAS reports that study scientific information and possible associations between illnesses and exposure to toxic agents by Veterans who served in the Persian Gulf War.


While the decision to add the nine new presumptives predates VA’s Gulf War Veterans’ Illnesses Task Force (GWVI-TF), the overarching responsibility of the GWVI-TF is to regain Gulf War Veterans’ confidence in VA’s health care, benefits, and services and reconfirm VA is 100 percent committed to Veterans of all eras.  The GWVI-TF began in fall 2009 and is not a static, one-time initiative but will continue to build on its work with annual reports issued every August.  The group’s focus centers on unanswered Gulf War Veterans’ health issues, improving access to benefits, ensuring cutting edge research into treatments, and to make sure Veterans’ concerns are heard and addressed.  This includes continuing to solicit Veterans, experts, advocates and stakeholders to share their views to better inform the important work of the GWVI-TF.
The GWVI-TF Report can be found at www.VA.gov.


Disability compensation is a non-taxable monetary benefit paid to Veterans who are disabled as a result of an injury or illness that was incurred or aggravated during active military service. 


Last year, VA received more than one million claims for disability compensation and pension.  VA provides compensation and pension benefits to over 3.8 million Veterans and beneficiaries. 


Currently, the basic monthly rate of compensation ranges from $123 to $2,673 for Veterans without any dependents.


For information about health problems associated with military service in Southwest Asia and Afghanistan, and related VA programs, go to www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/gulfwar/

and http://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/oefoif/index.asp.


For information about how to apply for disability compensation, go to www.VA.gov or http://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/gulfwar/compensation_benefits.asp.

 


 

Parks And Recreation News


On Saturday, October 16, Pittsfield Parks and Recreation will be holding its annual Harvest Fest in Dustin Park. There will be games, a hayride, entertainment, pie eating contests,  pumpkin carving for the children, and more. This will be a fun afternoon for all ages. We will have free cider and doughnuts and will sell hot dogs, hamburgers, and other snacks. The festivities start at 1:30 and will end at 3:00.


Sign up time for the ski program that will start in January will be held at the Pittsfield Community Center on October 19 at 6:00.


Sign up time for recreational basketball for this winter will be held at the Pittsfield Community Center on October 30, 2010 from 8:30- 1:00.


Please join in the fun!

 


 

“Class of 1975"

Left to Right:  Joan Burbank, Sheri Wabertin, Chris Schoppmeyer, Lily Troughton, Sally Decota, Kathy Kenney, Mark Reinfort


An enthusiastic group of classmates and their spouses met, (thanks to Chris Schoppmeyer) at the Coast Guard Station in New Castle, NH on September 18, 2010 to celebrate 35 years since graduating from Pittsfield High School.


Chris treated us all to a tour of the facility, his office, the lighthouse and a coastal map. The history was fascinating and so were the ghost stories!  The weather was superb as well as the food and the company.  We’re all looking forward to next time!

 


 

Some Questions About Conservation Easements


Join us at a FREE workshop on Thursday, October 28, 7 – 8:30 PM, at the Pittsfield Town Hall, to learn the answers to these and other questions about conservation easements:


·What is a conservation easement (CE)?
·Who owns the land when a conservation easement is placed on a property?
·Must a property be a certain minimum size in order to be eligible for a CE?
·Can a CE be placed on a portion of a property?
·What uses are permitted on CE land?
·What uses are prohibited on CE land?
·Does granting a CE necessarily give the public access to the property?
·Does a CE restrict a landowner’s ability to sell, convey by will, or give away his/her land in the future?
·What entities can “hold” a CE?
·How is a CE monitored and enforced?
·What costs are involved with easements?
·Are there financial benefits to donating some or all of the value of a CE?


This workshop, “Conserving Your Land: Options for Landowners,” is sponsored by the Pittsfield Conservation Commission and will be presented by Tom Howe, Senior Director of Land Conservation at the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests.  Tom is a recognized state-wide expert in conservation easements and other land protection strategies.

 


 

The Boy Scouts of Pittsfield Troop 84 enjoyed a weekend at Waterville Valley for the Wannalancit District Fall Camporee, Oct 1-3. Pictured are: Brian Ward, Eric Chapman, Nick Cooper, Mike Osborne and Tyler Darrah. The weekend was filled with hiking Mt Tecumseh, outdoor skills and plenty of games. The stiff winds Friday night took out one of the tents and Sunday morning saw frost on everything with temperatures in the 20’s. They returned to Pittsfield Sunday happy, tired and - due to their cooking expertise - well fed.

 


 

Poles Up--Rocks Delivered

Lots of action has been taking at Pittsfield Youth Athletic Park this past week. Pictured is Jim Thyng, “Boomer” Volpe and Dennis Volpe who kindly took time out of their busy day to help raise the flag poles at the entrance to the park. One pole was donated by Scott and Donna Ward in memory of their son, Specialist Matthew W. Ward who passed away unexpectedly while serving in the United States Army. The other was donated by Peterson-Cram Post #75 of the American Legion in Pittsfield. The Pittsfield Youth Baseball Association is deeply appreciative of these contributions to the renovation project.


In the background of the picture is a pile of rocks delivered from Catamount Mountain by Scott Aubertin. They were donated by Mr. Charles Humphrey and will be transformed into a beautiful entryway to the park this late fall and winter by stone wall master builder, Dan Schroth. Thank you Scott, Mr. Humphrey and Dan.

 


 

Let me introduce these two brave men, Sergeant Chris Duquette of Epsom, and Private First Class Todd Connor of Pittsfield.  These two men are being deployed to Kuwait.  They were in the large group called up on September, 11, 2010.  These two men are also members of American Legion Post 112 of Epsom.  I ask that all the citizens of both towns pray for them and their families. - Commander, Epsom Post 112, Gerard A. LeDuc

 


 

There are women who paint and women who sew.  But we know a lady who enjoys “meddling” in your life … especially if you haven’t yet found that perfect someone to marry.  In the interest of romance, she believes that mother nature always needs a little push!

 


 

Amenico Sells One Millionth Gallon Of Renewable Diesel Fuel


Pittsfield, NH –American Energy Independence Company (AMENICO) is proud to announce that on October 1st, 2010 they sold their one-millionth gallon of renewable diesel.  “Despite having launched our business during the greatest recession since the Great Depression, our renewable diesel sales continue to increase and attract new customers” said Tony Giunta, President and CEO of the company.  “Even with the collapse of our financial system and expiration of a key Federal Alternative Fuel Credit, we were still able to attract private investments to help grow our business.  I’m very proud and appreciative to all those who supported us in our mission to keep local fuel prices low, reduce carbon emissions, and make our country more energy independent” Mr. Giunta said.


AMENICO’s proprietary manufacturing process produces a renewable diesel that is non-toxic, biodegradable, and carbon neutral.  Every gallon used to replace fossil fuel reduces greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) by 80% and reduces the nation’s dependence on foreign oil.  It is also cost competitive with fossil fuel thus helping to keep local fuel prices low.


To put into perspective, substituting AMENICO renewable diesel for fossil diesel or home heating oil is equivalent to:


·Eliminating the GHG emissions from 1540 cars for one year.
·Saving 107 tanker trucks of gasoline from being burned.
·Eliminating the GHG emissions produced from burning fossil fuels to supply electricity to 977 homes for one year.
·Planting 1,718 acres of mature carbon sequestering forest.
·Saving GHG emissions from burning 42 railcars of coal.

 


 

Missions Conference


There will be a Missions Conference at Park Street Baptist Church, located in Pittsfield, NH,  October 22-24, featuring Mike Sullivan.


Mike was an atheist at the University of Miami when he came to Christ through the witness of students from a local Bible college.  He is an alumnus of the University of Miami, Florida Bible College, and Grace Theological Seminary. He has a Master’s degree in intercultural studies.  He taught Bible at New Tribes Bible Institute in Jackson, MI, where he and his wife served for 27 years – and worked in various other capacities there as well.  They moved to Florida where Mike assumed responsibilities as General Secretary of New Tribes Mission, USA and Director of Church Relations in January, 2010.


The schedule of meetings is:  Friday, 7pm, Saturday, 7:30am for a Men’s Breakfast, 10:30am, Ladies’ brunch, 6pm, general meeting, Sunday, 9am, Sunday School, 10am, church service, and 6pm, evening service.  Open to the public. For more information, please call 603-435-8036.”

 


 


 

 











 

 

 

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